# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220030310039` · 01/15/2003 · Independence Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608735](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608735)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OUTSIDE THE PORTAL SPRAYING OFF TAILPIECE. HE SLIPPED ON ICE THAT HAD FORMED & STRUCK HIS LEFT ELBOW ON AN I-BEAM.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*